Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 384.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.